It's always possible the alternator is bad, but if the batteries are old, they

Report problem with this ad

Dec 12, 2024
2:25:33pm

NumbersGuy Starter

Are probably just dead.

Report problem with this ad

NumbersGuy

Bio page: NumbersGuy
Joined: Sep 4, 2022
Last login: Dec 12, 2024
Total posts: 1,332 (2 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

Time

So van battery died yesterday, jumped it and drove it home - about 20 minutes

Duke Silver

Dec 12, 2:22pm

Alternator is probably dead. I bet your battery was fine, just didn't get any charge from the alternator.

AltTabbins

Dec 12, 2:23pm

If that’s the case, why would the battery continue running while driving?

Duke Silver

Dec 12, 3:07pm

Yes, a car can run on a bad battery (once you jump it) if the alternator's good

HandwovenBox

Dec 12, 3:13pm

Alternator

imdocrob

Dec 12, 2:23pm

Altimeter, for sure.

YSMACK

Dec 12, 2:25pm

RE: Altimeter, for sure.

ManicBlue

Dec 12, 3:03pm

It's always possible the alternator is bad, but if the batteries are old, they

NumbersGuy

Dec 12, 2:25pm

Altimore, (Tony) for sure. Old and rotten to the core

Toubibe

Dec 12, 2:29pm

Albacore, (Tuna) for sure. Old and rotten to the core

Knee Brace

Dec 12, 2:29pm

Pull the battery out of the car and take the battery over to a different

crack

Dec 12, 2:31pm

Alternative

Lifer

Dec 12, 2:31pm

Alterior motives

TheNerd

Dec 12, 2:32pm

Had this happen with our Pacifica last month. I bet it's the auxiliary battery

byuTX

Dec 12, 2:41pm

altitude problem.

Cougarclaw

Dec 12, 2:50pm

My truck did this. It was the alternator and not the battery.

byuluvr

Dec 12, 3:14pm

Pacifica’s do have 2 batteries.

Ungoy

Dec 12, 3:35pm

Report problem with this ad

Posting on CougarBoard

In order to post, you will need to either sign up or log in.

Report problem with this ad